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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1943

Page

4

Geert and J Frederich Lead Circulations Team

Circulation leadership notes show Geert and J Frederich guiding operations amid a busy period. A supervisor reports strong performance with counts approaching ninety per cent week by week.

Potato Shortage Hits Maine and Idaho Supplies

Two major potato supply sources, Maine and Idaho, face disruption as demand rises in major cities. Government seizure for lend lease and armed forces shifted stock, driving prices and transport hurdles. An amended priority order should ease civilian shipments, with relief expected as weather improves and Maine potatoes move by box cars.

Meine Ldsha Helf Idaho Maine

Clean-Up Campaign Urged for Frederick Alleys

Frederick Citizen calls for a city wide clean up inviting Miss Garner to visit alleys to view squalor. The writer urges white washing, repaired fences, garden fixes, and a volunteer effort including children to restore pride in West Patrick Street and back streets alongside Market Street.

the News Frederick Miss Garner Patrick Street Market Street

Price Controls on Farm Products Spark Editor Letter

To the Editor of The News, a letter argues presidential price ceilings on farm products unduly limit hearings and ignore local conditions. It calls for policy change amid war demands, troop support, and mounting food shortages affecting farmers, workers, and the nation. The writer cites John L. Lewis and criticizes lack of cooperation and planning.

John L. Lewis Mr. Lewis

Outlook For Retailers Babson Thinks Situation Encouraging

Babson argues retailers span all forms from small shopkeepers to chains and department stores. He warns against heavy state regulation, notes chains trimmed stores, and cites rising consumer spending with cautious prices. He stresses home shopping and steady demand through retail channels.

Babson

Farm labor, milk pricing, and wartime policy views

Alvin L. Dudley argues in a Mt. Airy Md letter that government figures show only a third of farm leavers join the armed forces, while two thirds seek better pay elsewhere. He contends farm work is poorly rewarded, milk price changes raise consumer costs via union labor, and warns a butter shortage arose from delivery costs and shifts in production. He calls for balance between management and labor to sustain democracy.

Washington Alvin L. Dudley Mt. Airy, Md

Bible Thought RPG quote on love and will of God

A compact quotation from George MacDonald about dedicating time to doing the will of God, implying that such devotion leaves little room for argument or doubt regarding divine plans. The text appears as a reflective biblical sentiment.

God George Mac Donald

English Lesson On Common Word Mistakes

The note highlights misuses such as saying most all instead of almost all and mispronunciations like microsc ig. It also covers spelling distinctions like canvas versus canvass and clarifies pronunciation of first and second o sounds.

Chaotic Word Study Prompts Daily Vocabulary Growth

A daily vocabulary prompt asks readers to learn one new word. Today the term is chaotic meaning without order or confused as in His affairs were in a chaotic state. The note encourages using the word three times to “own” it.

Five Companies to Attend June Demonstration From Many States

A county hailstorm yesterday afternoon damaged the northern area. The News devote five columns to the June demonstration featuring fire companies from New York Pennsylvania Virginia and Delaware. St Matthew’s Lutheran plans a new frame church with tower and pulpit. cornerstone laid April 23 at 10 am. Railroad officials from Pennsylvania arrived for private car inspection and the Reformed church prepares bells arriving next week.

New York Pennsylvania Res Jorrey Virginia Delaware Pennsylvania Railroad The Reformed Church

Local Items From The News April 15 1923 Twenty Years Ago

Postmaster Irving S Biser received his commission and named J William Himbury assistant postmaster. Oscar Kefauver led mails with William Harley and John Staley advancing in the money order department. Rev G Ellis Williams became the new Methodist pastor and will move to Frederick. Delegates arrive for the State Council of Marsland A M O C with National Councilor George A Davis expected. Whiskey removal from Outerbridge Distillers near Burkitsville begins as trucks are guarded by armed officers.

Irving S. Biser J. Wiliam Himbury Oscar C. Kefauver William A . Harley John H. Staley G. Ellis Williams Methodist Episcopal Church Frederick State ‘Council of Marsland

War Interpreted The Axis Plans to Fortify Europe

The article portrays Hitler's drive to recruit Axis leaders and loyalists from Bulgaria Hungary Romania and Italy to reinforce a formidable European fortress. It notes staged propaganda tours by Axis writers and insists on a united front against outside powers, warning that unity is essential to uphold the “New Order” and deter Western and Soviet influence.

Hiller Jatior Fuehres Switzerland Berchtesgaden Antonestu Rumania Bors Bulgaria Mussolini Italy Nicolas Kalluy Hungary Europe Hitler Antonescu Axis Europa Portugal China West Wall Germany United Free Nations Alessandro Pavolini Mr Magsagera Fuehrer Rheims Riga

Forgiveness and Return in the Prodigal Tale Sermon

Prepared by GAIUS GLENN ATKINS for the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America, the sermon reflects on the Prodigal Son, sin’s wages, justice and love in God’s order, and the redemptive power of forgiveness, urging humble living and reliance on divine guidance through prayer.

Gaius Glenn Atkins Federal Council of Churches of Christ In América Jesus St Ha Goon Trever

Mintors to Yellowstone See Majority Women

Approximately 60 percent of the Mintors traveling to Yellowstone National Park are women, signaling a strong female presence in the tour group. The outing emphasizes inclusive participation and broad interest in the park among attendees.

Yellowstone National

Roosevelt Churchill clash shapes Pacific wartime strategy

In a commentary from Washington dated April 15, the piece says Roosevelt backs Churchill on prioritizing defense and questions the balance of air and naval strength against Japan in the Pacific. It argues Japan can extend its time to build bases and air power, while American limits on air and naval assets threaten a prolonged war.

Washington Roosevelt Pacific David Lawrence Churchill Chin South Pacific Japan United Nations Australia New Cuinsa Peru Ecuador New York City Atlantic Europe Netherlands East Indies Timor Far Pacific Southwest MacArthur Army Navy

Fortified wine and boxing trivia in Q and A form

The text presents a series of short questions and answers on topics including fortified wine defined as grape brandy added to create a sweet high alcohol content wine. It notes Henry Armstrong held three titles and Bob Fitzsimmons held three in three divisions. It asks if weather affects appetite with Army findings: 6 percent more food in cold, 12 percent less in heat, 4 percent more on dull days. It cites an Aspen legend about trembling leaves linked to the Cross. It adds post exchanges require coupons for rationed foods.

Strength For Today By Earl L Douglass D D

An editorial admonishes that humanity’s moral decline claim is false by recalling ancient Greece and Rome. It notes widespread slavery, disregard for life, and brutal entertainments as examples of past culture’s excesses. The piece argues contemporary ethics compare unfavorably to those extremes.

Greece Rome Roman Empire Caligula Nero

Christian gospel shaping world history says Babson syndicate

A Babson Newspaper Syndicate note remarks that nations were corrupt before organized religion and that two millennia of Christian gospel work have spurred efforts to improve life, acknowledging critique of the church while praising its influence.

Babson Newspaper

Himes Sentenced to 15 Days in Brunswick Jail

Herschel Himes was convicted of being drunk and dis orderly in Brunswick and sentenced by Magistrate Howard Marvin Jones to 15 days in the County jail. A 1942 statistic notes a patient admitted to a U S hospital every 214 seconds in the United States.

Brunswick Herschel Himes Howard Marvin Jones U. S

OPA Typical Housewife Sparks Political Bricks in Washington

Washington April 15. OPA head Prentiss M Brown promotes Mrs Philip Crowlie of Huron S Dakota as a typical housewife to review price and rationing orders. Senators attack the move and Brown plans more typicals. Also notes on dehydrated foods manual priority airmail and Vice President Wallace Latin America tour wardrobe.

Washington Price Prentiss M. Brown Harlan John Bushfield Miller, S. Dak Scott W. Lucas Havana Jim Patton Henry Wallace Board of Economic Warfare Latin America V. P Wallace

Husband Returns Unplanned After Work Attempt Break-In

At about 11 pm Wednesday police headquarters received a call from a woman reporting a man trying to gain entry. Officer Harry Philips raced to East Patrick street and found the man was her husband returning from work unexpectedly.

Harry Philips East Patrick Street H& Return

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oSie Geert J. Frederich Objecta Roger W. Babson Asay Optician Chambers of Commerce Boards of Trade Udine Commerce Department Conyright—Pub Financial Bureau Bible Thought By Glenn Barb Fellowship of Prayer Aerica Tokyo Norfolk New Guinea Kenney Henry Armstrong Bob Fitzsimmons Earl L. Douglass D. D Joe OPA Peter Edson Quartermaster Corps Sena Ronson
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